Information about #853D8A color

#853D8A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #853D8A is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 61, 138) (52.2% red, 23.9% green, 54.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 30 / 0 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#853D8A is a mildly saturated purple-pink magenta that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Light Eggplant (#894585). Nearby in the Register you will also find Plum (#8E4585) and Cher violet (#8B4792).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(133, 61, 138)), which gives #853D8A its character. If you plan to put text on a #853D8A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #853D8A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#853D8A color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#853D8A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #853D8A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Plum color link
Plum

#8E4585

Cher violet color link
Cher violet

#8B4792

Genie color link
Genie

#833E77

Warm Purple color link
Warm Purple

#952E8F

Affair color link
Affair

#714693

Purple Slime color link
Purple Slime

#7A2B97

Centre Stage color link
Centre Stage

#833174

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#853D8A
  • RGB133, 61, 138
  • CMYK2, 30, 0, 46
  • CSSrgb(133, 61, 138)
  • HSL296°, 39%, 39%
  • HSL Precise296.104°, 38.693%, 39.02%
  • HSV296°, 56%, 54%
  • HSB296°, 56%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.239, 0.541)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.239, 0.541, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.239, 0.541)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID853D8A
  • DECIMAL ID8732042
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01